Marvin OnumonuSainsbury’s has launched a new graduate programme aimed at supporting early career professionals to build the skills needed for future retail roles.
The FutureMaker programme will run for 24 months and is split into three parts, with graduates rotating every eight months in their chosen SSC specialism.
After this, participants can apply for roles within the business.
Nearly 50 roles are available, with graduates working on real projects across Sainsbury’s and Argos.
The programme covers buying, commercial operations, digital retail, merchandising, data science and analytics, food technology, logistics and fulfilment, supply chain, transformation, property and procurement, and product and innovation.
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said, “As a proud people-first business, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do.
“We’re committed to investing in early careers and have spent time identifying the skills our future leaders will need to help us build a sustainable retail talent pipeline.
“The FutureMaker programme will nurture critical skills in digital and AI; data and analytics; change and transformation; and business decision making.
“By opening accessible pathways for graduates, we’re investing in both our business growth and a more inclusive workforce, ensuring our teams reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.”
Applications open on 9th January 2026.
